Juicy Instant Pot Chicken Breast Recipe
- cook TIME 45 mins
- prep TIME 15 mins
- total TIME 1 hr
Ingredients (20)
- 24 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts
- 11 oz spaghetti cooked
- 6 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
- 4 oz green peas
- 0.5 oz shredded parmesan cheese divided
- 1 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp Italian seasonings
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt divided
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large bowl, add 24 oz skinless boneless chicken breasts into a mix of 2 tsp Italian seasonings, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Toss to distribute the spices as evenly as possible.

Set the Instant Pot to the “Sauté” setting and wait until it's hot. Sear chicken breasts in 1 tbsp olive oil for 7 minutes on both sides. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.

Add 1 tbsp unsalted butter, 6 oz cremini mushrooms, and 2 tsp minced garlic to the Instant Pot. Sauté until fragrant.

Continue to pour the 1 cup unsalted chicken broth into the pot. Lay a steaming rack over the top and place the seared chicken breasts inside. Close the lid and set the valve to seal. Turn on the “Steam” setting and cook for 7 minutes.

When the time is up, allow the Instant Pot to release the steam naturally for 10 minutes. Open the lid and remove the chicken.

To make the sauce: Set the Instant Pot back to the “Sauté” setting. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup heavy cream, 0.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese, 4 oz green peas, 1/4 cup whole milk, sautéed mushrooms, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.

Stir constantly while the sauce is cooking. Watch as it thickens (about 10 minutes). Add 11 oz cooked spaghetti and let it cook for 5 more minutes.

Turn off the Instant Pot and remove the inner pot.

Transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board or serving platter. Garnish with 2 tbsp parsley and 0.25 oz shredded parmesan cheese. Enjoy the chicken with spaghetti and mushroom sauce on the side.
